The Military Affairs Council was formed in 1956 and is an organization of business and professional Cumberland County Business Council members who relate and socialize on a personal basis with our military neighbors at Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. Funded by Chamber members, the MAC Council strives for a 300-member annual membership that funds all MAC sponsored programs and events during the year.

The present day Military Affairs council proudly traces its origin back to over fifty years ago when that period brought substantial growth to Fort Bragg and pope Air Force Base. From its early origins the Chamber's Military Affairs Council has continued its strong bonds with Fort Bragg and Pope AFB and continues to build bridges of understanding and cooperation between the military and civilian communities.

Why Join the Military Affairs Council?

As a member of the Cumberland County Business Council, you have a unique opportunity to join the Chamber's Military Affairs Council. The Council is an organization of business and professional Chamber members who relate and socialize on a personal basis with our military neighbors at Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. Our mission is to "enhance relationships and foster a heightened understanding between council members and members of the military community." The present day Military Affairs Council proudly traces its origin back to 1956, a period that brought substantial growth to Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. From its early origins, the Chamber's Military Affairs Council has continued its strong bonds with Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base.

Fayetteville has profited immeasurably as a result of the countless military service personnel who have elected to retire in our community. Many have entered second careers and are contributing to our business, governmental and professional establishments. Our community has gained in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, science, skilled labor, religion, the arts and more.

Council social events and programs are financed from the special MAC fund. Activities vary from year to year and new programs and initiatives are added constantly. MAC functions through an advisory committee consisting of the current and immediate past chairs, the events chair, the membership chair, the Garrison Commander at Fort Bragg and the council vice president. Advisory meetings are held on an as-needed basis.

To learn more about the Military Affairs Council, feel free to contact Toni Dixon at (910) 484-4242 ext. 232 or via email at tdixon@ccbusinesscouncil.org.